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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 20h

It's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and it's quiet on the BC campaign trail The NDP, Conservatives and Greens all put out statements acknowledging the day #bcpoli

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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 23h

Local woman wakes up, wishes Canadians a contemplative National Day of Truth and Reconciliation full of learning and not being a jerk, makes oatmeal.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I dream of someday having the space to report on how David Eby went from telling NDP supporters BC could not afford to keep approving fossil fuel projects to being one of LNG's biggest boosters He made that shift in less than 4 years

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Can we stop pretending the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is a credible, non-partisan org now? Their press releases get an awful lot of play in news stories considering Binda, Gunn, etc

The BC Conservative Party announcing on Twitter that Carson Binda, director of CTF BC, is the party's candidate in Vancouver-Quilchena in the 2026 election

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That seems like such a key point here: someone in power understood the urgency Governments have so utterly failed to respond to this crisis. People like Nyx and Kalicum stepped in and this court ruling acknowledges both their efforts and the abdication of government

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Hannah Vardit @hannahvardit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

i worry that men think being A Good Guy is dramatically and heroically intervening on behalf of an endangered woman and then being publicly rewarded on a grand scale when actually being A Good Guy is just usually saying, “hey man that’s not funny” or “wow that’s fucked up” and there is no reward

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm no court reporter but don't judges issue rulings/decisions? And charges are dropped when the prosecution withdraws them? Headlines are pretty infamous for compressing information but this seems...wrong?

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explore.org @explore.org · 30/09/2026

Introducing your ultimate fighter and champion: Bear 89 Backpack 👑 Thanks for joining us for the biggest Fat Bear Week to date.

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A fun update to the White Rock election, where mayor Megan Knight abruptly ended her re-election bid to run for the B.C. Conservatives after the deadline to withdraw expired: the city asked Elections BC if they could ignore the deadline and remove her from the ballot, and the province said yes

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Saw my first provincial candidate sign in Rock Bay today 👀 And a provoncial election ad while watching AHS 🤷‍♀️😅

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Phase 2 of LNG Canada's Kitimat facility has been permitted for years but just received final investment decision On the BC election campaign trail, both the NDP and Conservatives are boosting LNG to buoy BC's economy #bcpoli

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Tim Ford @timfordwrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tla'amin First Nation has shared this letter they were copied on from Israel Powell's descendants, to Powell River Mayor and Council. The Nation and Powell River's muni gov are collaborating on a possible name change, and this letter is a great gesture of support.

September 28, 2026

To Powell River Mayor and Council:

We are the grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Helen Marjorie (Powell) Fisher. Helen Marjorie Fisher (HMF) was the granddaughter of Walker Powell, who was the brother of Israel Wood Powell. As you know, Israel Wood Powell was a doctor and leader, who was the first
superintendent of Indian Affairs in British Columbia. Although he had never lived or visited there, the river Powell River was named in Israel's honour, in recognition of his political influence and legacy.

Israel Wood Powell no longer has any direct descendants, and we are among his closest living relatives.

We understand that Tla’amin Nation has requested the town of Powell River change its name, out of respect for the harms done to their people by Israel Powell's policies, which included the creation of Residential Schools and banning of Indigenous cultural and spiritual practices. Specific to the region of the Tla’amin People, Powell's part in the delays of reserve allocation resulted in the loss of Tla’amin’s village site at tiskwat as it was granted to Robert Patterson Rithet.

We are supportive of changing the name of Powell River, given the above request by Tla’amin Nation, and also the lack of any historic family connection to the river and the surrounding lands.

Respectfully,

Elise Durante, great-granddaughter of Helen Marjorie Fisher

Marjorie Fisher, granddaughter of HMF

Brenda Buller Focht, granddaughter of HMF

Heather Fisher, great-granddaughter of HMF

Eric Focht, great-grandson of HMF

Meghan Buller, great-granddaughter of HMF

Leslie Campbell, great-grandson of HMF

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Michelle Cyca @michellecyca.com · 29/09/2026

huge victory for DULF — also a great day to support @defactomedia.ca which has excellent coverage of this case

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail: 10:30AM, Esquimalt: Emily Lowan announcing some Green candidates and the party's "plan to protect renters" 1PM, Langley: Lorne Doerkson making a policy announcement No media advisories from the NDP campaign so far #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Joined CBC's Power and Politics show yesterday to talk about where we're at in the BC election 25 days til voting day! #bcpoli

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What are B.C.'s party leaders promising this election? | Power & Politics

YouTube video by CBC News

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dustin @godfrey.work · 29/09/2026

she's directing parliament to address these issues, and she won't give a 12-month pause on declaring it unconstitutional — opting, instead, for six months — because we are in a public health crisis.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

No way is this running through my head as I prep for another CBC Power and Politics panel this afternoon 🫥

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Simon Little 🍁 @simonplittle.ca · 28/09/2026

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail: 10AM, prince Rupert: David Eby has an announcement about "creating jobs and building BC strong." 10:30AM, Saanich: Emily Lowan will outline a childcare policy 11AM, Vancouver: Lorne Doerkson has "a policy announcement" #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Andrew Mercier, Eby's chief of staff since July, is running for the NDP in Langley-Willowbrook. Weirdly, his nomination announcement doesn't mention that Mercier was elected in Langley in 2020, lost in 2024 (Quite a few retread candidates so far: Mercier, Sims, Paddon, presumably Alexis)

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today on the BC Campaign trail: BC NDP leader David Eby promises to raise the speculation and vacancy tax 1% and create a new Unsold Condo Tax on finished condos left empty for more than 1 year Lots of railing against developers in that speech #bcpoli

Eby says he will increase the speculation and vacancy tax by one percentage point, from 1% to 2% for domestic speculators and from 4% to 5% for foreign speculators. The change will help put more empty units into the long-term rental market, while any additional revenue will go to building more affordable homes people need.

The BC NDP will also introduce a new Unsold Condo Tax on finished condos left empty for more than a year. Starting at 2 per cent, the tax will increase by 1 per cent for each additional year a condo remains unsold, pushing developers to sell finished homes at prices people can afford. The plan could unlock up to 5,000 condos for British Columbians.

According to a September 2026 report by Real Property Data, these unsold units are estimated to be worth $4.45 billion. Over 1,300 of these condos were finished over two years ago, with some dating back to 2019.

“People shouldn’t pay sky-high prices to rent or buy a home while developers sit on thousands of finished condos waiting for prices to go up,” said Eby. “In this election, British Columbians have a choice: a government that keeps pushing to lower home costs for working families or Conservatives who have always opposed our plan and sided with those who profit from higher prices.”

The Speculation Tax has already successfully turned 20,000 empty units into homes for British Columbians. Under David Eby and the BC NDP, starting rents in B.C. are down over 10% since the peak in 2023 – and have gone down for 26 months straight.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Weird start to the day NDP's Niki Sharma calling for the BC Cons to clarify their leadership rules, pointing out it's unclear Lorne Doerkson can simply remain leader per party constitution Asked to clarify if her own party is upholding its gender equity mandate, Sharma declines to clarify #bcpoli

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Carolina Ibarra @lacaroibarra.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re in a double election period & we don’t even know who is running for MLA in some jurisdictions. Given that progress on #housing is stalled & there are unresolved urgent situations in various communities, I think it’s fair to ask what everybody’s plan is. #bcpoli🧵

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Early election calls are cynical almost as a rule ... Voters clock this, even if they hold their nose and reward the incumbent party. It’s a recipe for distrust and cynicism, and the dish is cooking at the worst possible time."

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

There are plenty of reasons to be annoyed by this snap election call One of mine is that I bought tickets to go see Rocky Horror Picture Show at my local independent theatre on October 24 and now I have to work instead 😒

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

First AR poll since the writ drop suggests many British Columbians are pissed about the snap election call 65% say Eby's decision is self-interested 62% say it's too soon for another election, including 52% of NDP voters OTOH 56% say the BC Conservatives aren't ready to govern WHAT FUN! #bcpoli

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Ballot Backlash: BC Conservatives open 8-point lead after snap election call, but electorate far from locked in - Angus Reid Institute Canada

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On the policy front, BC Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson said repealing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act would be his top priority if he becomes premier #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

During this morning's news conference, Eby said none of the 4 retiring cabinet ministers were put off by his decision to call the snap election He twice sidestepped a question about whether other cabinet ministers won't be running again #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Eby this morning, calling the BC Conservatives pro-Trump, will turn BC into a US protectorate: "That's why British Columbians have to make this choice because those are the actions of the Conservative Party for the last 2 years." 🤔 All I'm saying is the snap election call didn't come from them tho

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Eby promises to legislate Buy Canadian procurement rules for public infrastructure projects That will include the North Coast transmission line, he says. BC Hydro would be directed to use 70% Canadian steel for the line's towers in Phase 1 and 100% in Phase 2, at extra cost of $50 million #bcpoli

Eby’s new “Built in BC and Canadian” plan will apply to ministries, Crown agencies and health authorities, and require them to put B.C. and Canadian-made goods and materials to work on public projects, wherever it is viable. It means that where a BC or Canadian supplier is available to supply goods and materials at a competitive price and on time, it must be sourced domestically.

Municipalities will be encouraged to do the same and be helped to source Canadian products for local infrastructure. To demonstrate leadership, this new approach will immediately apply to the construction of the nation-building North Coast Transmission Line. BC Hydro will be directed to build 70% of Phase 1 towers and 100% of Phase 2 towers with Canadian steel.

David Eby and the BC NDP’s “Built in B.C. and Canada” plan will:

Set minimum requirements for B.C. and Canadian-made materials in public infrastructure, including wood, steel, aluminum and cement.

Apply penalties to U.S.-made goods and materials, which will count against these requirements.

Require projects to buy from B.C. or Canadian suppliers when they can deliver on budget and on time.

Support the prime minister’s Buy Canadian policy that the federal government is advancing for federal procurements and federally funded infrastructure projects.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail: 10AM: BC NDP leader David Eby is in Maple Ridge for "an announcement about Building B.C." 2PM: BC Green leader Emily Lowan in Sidney for a campaign office opening I haven't received a media advisory from the BC Conservatives for today #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Writing about #bcpoli is one thing. Explaining out loud some of the motivations that drove this snap election call, the chaos of the BC Conservatives and what happened with DRIPA earlier this year... Yah, I get why BC politics baffles some people 😅 This was fun! I hope you enjoy listening

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

your periodic reminder

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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Huh. BC Conservatives say fmr leader John Rustad will not seek re-election next month. Under Rustad, party grew from zero seats in legislature to three shy of forming gov in 2024. Findlay booted him from caucus on Friday and he rejoined on Monday. Every other sitting MLA will run.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My mom: Did you do something to your eyebrows? Me: No... My mom: On TV, the left one looked a lot bigger than the right one. Like a caterpillar! *reaches out to touch my eyebrow* Me: 🫠 (She was also very sweetly excited to see me on TV. Just lovingly checking my ego while being mom proud 💀)

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I see the NDP is gonna be facing questions about its equity mandate for candidates again

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And the worst kept secret in this snap election so far is out Former political reporter Richard Zussman is running in Saanich South #bcpoli

The BC NDP press release banner:

"For Immediate Release
September 23, 2026

Richard Zussman running for BC NDP in Saanich South"

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

More on the NDP campaign: Seeking re-election are incumbents Adrian Dix (Vancouver-Renfrew) and Mike Farnworth (Port Coquitlam) Both are cabinet ministers part of the 2005 election cohort. Farnworth served from 1991-2001 as well and has been gov house leader for most of the past 9 years #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Brenda Bailey isn't seeking re-election After announcing a recent cancer diagnosis last month, Bailey recently posted on social media that surgical treatment was considered curative In the meantime, David Eby replaced Bailey as finance minister, putting her back on the jobs portfolio #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And Andrew Weaver, former Green Party leader, will run for CentreBC in Oak Bay-Gordon Head #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jeremy Valeriote will run again in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky #bcpoli

This election, BC Greens are running on four commitments to British Columbians: A Life You Can Afford, Care You Can Count On, Economic Fairness for All, and a commitment to Fight for your Future.

Lowan also announced she would be running in Saanich North and the Islands, following Rob Botterell announcing he would not be seeking re-election.

“Serving the people of Saanich North and the Islands has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” said Botterell. “I would not be stepping aside with such confidence if I didn’t know who was stepping up. Emily Lowan is someone this community can trust, and I will be working hard to help her win.”

“Having the chance to represent Saanich North and the Islands, the same neighbourhoods in which I grew up, is a profound honour,” said Lowan. “From a lack of access to healthcare, to the instability of a housing crisis, to underfunded ferry routes, to the threats of drought & climate disaster, the people of Saanich North and the Islands deserve someone who’s willing to fight tooth and nail for them. That’s exactly what I’ll do in the Legislature.”

Jeremy Valeriote announced that he would be seeking re-election in West Vancouver-Sea-to-Sky, where he won a historic victory in 2024, becoming the first BC Green to represent a riding on the mainland.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rob Botterell won't be running again in Saanich North and the Islands Green party leader Emily Lowan will run there instead #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail: 10:30AM: BC Green leader Emily Lowan joins MLAs Botterell and Valeriote for a Victoria press conference 11AM: CentreBC's announcing their Oak Bay-Gordon Head candidate (I WONDER WHO IT WILL BE 👀 SURELY NO ONE WE KNOW) #bcpoli

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Seems likely at least one more NDP cabinet minister won't be running again I wouldn't be surprised if it's three more Meanwhile, the nomination announcements have begun! RIP my inbox 💀

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